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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 10, from where does Blaze call Anne Zorn?
(a) Her cell phone.
(b) Her hotel room phone.
(c) Two different pay phones.
(d) Her apartment phone.

2. In Chapter 11, what does Ambrose wish for in regard to the regatta races?
(a) Ambrose wishes that Americans would drop out of the regatta races and leave them to those who care about the sport.
(b) Ambrose wishes for the regatta race to be run more fairly.
(c) Ambrose wishes for the regatta to be for Americans only.
(d) Ambrose wishes for a return of the days when regatta races were authentic and well-honored traditions.

3. When Leeds and Fortney receive a call of a floater, why is the body unidentifiable?
(a) Bacteria had quickly eaten away at the corpse.
(b) It is missing its head.
(c) It is not human.
(d) It has been shot in the face.

4. Why is Blaze surprised that Miles does not drink Steinlager?
(a) Steinlager sponsors his team.
(b) Miles looks like a Steinlager kind of guy.
(c) Miles had told her his favorite beer was Steinlager.
(d) Everyone loves Steinlager.

5. What happens to the beer containing the second dose of medication?
(a) It is spilled all over Simon.
(b) Blaze drinks it accidentally.
(c) Simon drinks it accidentally.
(d) It spills all over Blaze’s chest.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 9 takes place on what day?

2. How does Ambrose know he chose the right girl for the job?

3. What does Taylor know about Oliver’s recent behavior?

4. What is NOT a reason given for why Ambrose sees the Cup as practically a living thing?

5. How does Blaze escape Oliver?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Blaze make Ambrose practically fall in love with her?

2. Why does Simon go looking for Blaze Wednesday night?

3. Why is Ambrose’s attack on Blaze come as a complete surprise to her?

4. What is the stupid thing that Fortney does?

5. Who do the cops think murdered Blaze and why?

6. Why does Blaze feel uncomfortable talking to Detective Anne Zorn?

7. Why had Anne Zorn ended up in several bad marriages?

8. What does Anne Zorn remember about her days as a vice cop?

9. How does the reader learn how Dawn would be murdered?

10. Why does Blaze Duvall spend most of her time in her hotel room on Shelter Island?

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